World War II Honoree

Luther Rutherford 'Brose' Ambrose, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Georgetown, South Carolina

Honored By

William S. Ambrose

Relationship

Son

MAJOR. SERVED AS COMPANY COMMANDER OF THE 261ST ORDINANCE MAINTENANCE COMPANY OF THE 45TH ORDINANCE BATTALION. SERVED IN NORTH AFRICA, SICILY, ITALY, FRANCE, AND GERMANY. COMMENDATIONS RECEIVED INCLUDED THE AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH SEVEN BATTLE STARS, BRONZE STAR MEDAL FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL (GERMANY), MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION, ARMED FORCES RESERVE MEDAL, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL.